The healthcare open enrollment deadline in Pennsylvania is Monday, Dec. 15.
Uninsured Pennsylvanians can access Pennie, Pennsylvania's official healthcare marketplace, to compare coverage plans and obtain coverage.
Children have the chance to hear from Santa. Students can start sending their Braille letters immediately. VisionCorps says send them by Dec. 15 to ensure they receive a response for Christmas.
Mail: Santa’s Braille Letters, VisionCorps, 244 N. Queen St., Lancaster, PA. 17603
Notice for tomorrow
Shapiro Administration Announces Opening of 2025-26 LIHEAP Season, Reminds Pennsylvanians of Moratorium on Shutoffs | Department of Human Services | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Brain Injury Awareness Day in Harrisburg
Monday Nov 17, 2025 10:30am-3:00pm
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The United States Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division is proposing a rule change to return regulations written in 1975 to effect. This change would mean many home care workers could be denied overtime or minimum wage. Time sensitive. Comment here
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An SSI rule change could potentially impact hundreds of thousands of recipients who live with family members.
Trump Administration Poised to Cut SSI Benefits for Nearly 400,000 Low-Income Disabled and Older People | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
SILC Quarterly Board Meeting
When: Aug 14, 2025 09:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: State Independent Living Council (SILC)
Meeting time for the board meeting scheduled for 9:30-3:00.
Register in advance for this webinar:
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Because the truth is, every American is just one moment away from becoming disabled—and everyone should hope to live long enough that they eventually gain some sort of disability.
Our laws should reflect that.
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The #ADA was signed 33 years ago. We can spend a moment honoring this legislation and those that gave so much to get it passed. But after all of these years, I can't fly without risking my body or wheelchair. And people with disabilities can't marry without losing their benefits.
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Are you receiving SSI? You may be eligible for a discount with your internet service and connected devices. Learn more: ow.ly/Qv9c50Nk3Af
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Important Voter Deadlines in Pennsylvania
Deadline to register to vote: May 1, 2023
Deadline to request a mail-in ballot: May 9, 2023
PA Primary Election Day: May 16, 2023
Official PA website to register to #vote or check your voter registration status:
vote.pa.gov/
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Judith Heumann is now a disabled ancestor ✨
Here’s an interview w/ Judy for my podcast on mentorship
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And Judy interviewed me for her podcast The Heumann Perspective
youtu.be/MopiXOeIUHM
#DisabilityTwitter #CripTheVote #DisabilityRights
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Everyone has a role to play in supporting family caregivers. Help spread the word by sharing our infographic and social media toolkit. Find them here: ACL.gov/CaregiverStrategy #NFCM
ALT 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers: Materials Now Available. ACL.gov/CaregiverStrategy.
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"Feeling my way up the rock face engaged my brain thinking about these patterns in the rock... it was just all about adventure, and that's what I was craving in my life. So I just kept climbing." @ErikWeihenmayer
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is the result of years of determined effort from the disability advocacy community that we honor on this day. Read real stories and learn more about the impact of the ADA from @ACLgov: acl.gov/ada #ThanksToTheADA #ADA32
ALT July 26, 1990 The Americans with Disabilities Act is signed into law
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We did it! Your advocacy worked!
The state's 2022/23 #PaBudget includes the most significant funding increase for mental health services in a decade to help hire & retain staff & provide in-school support for students. #DirectCarePA
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In September of this year, Susan Tachau will be stepping down as CEO of @PennsylvaniaATF. In her new role as PATF’s Innovation Officer, Susan will work on special projects and advocacy activities.
To help with this transition, PATF is developing a new Strategic Plan and a comprehensive, state-of-the-art brand book — both of which will help guide the organization into the future.
PATF is now accepting applications for their next CEO.